Hamas to Dissolve Gaza Government After 20 Years as US Advances Phase 2 Reconstruction
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Updated · Ynetnews · Jul 5
Hamas to Dissolve Gaza Government After 20 Years as US Advances Phase 2 Reconstruction
3 articles · Updated · Ynetnews · Jul 5
Summary
Monday is expected to bring Hamas’ announcement dissolving the Committee for Monitoring Government Work, ending the de facto Gaza administration that has ruled the strip for nearly 20 years.
The move is meant to clear the way for a technocrat committee led by Ali Shaath, though Palestinian sources say Israel has so far blocked the body from entering Gaza.
The reported shift follows a U.S. decision to drop Hamas disarmament as a precondition for reconstruction and move to phase two of Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan.
That phase envisions Israeli pullbacks from controlled areas, an international force replacing them, temporary housing for returning residents and a 10-year reconstruction timeline.
Cairo is due to host new talks within two days involving Hamas and mediators as they try to narrow gaps over the ceasefire’s second phase.